Posted on April 16, 2010 by Joe Bornstein

Arrive Alive Creative Contest Continues

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is pleased to announce the continuation of its high school scholarship program with our sixth annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest. The contest is open to graduating seniors who wish to send a message to their peers about the dangers of drinking and driving and the dangers of distracted driving.

First place winners receive a new laptop computer, while second and third place winners receive an iPod, and all entrants receive fun prizes from our law firm. Past winners have submitted essays, poems, paintings, videos, original songs, public service announcements, t-shirt designs, board games, drawings and more. Some incredibly moving, all equally real.

 

 

The deadline for the contest is Friday May 28th, 2010.

In the past 5 years, the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein has given away over $20,000 in prizes to graduating high school seniors who have helped educate their peers on the dangers of drinking and driving and the dangers of distracted driving.

Each year, communities across Maine and America are devastated by tragic driving accidents. Help send the message to teenagers:

“Stay Safe and Arrive Alive!”

 

A complete set of rules and all past winning entries can be viewed online at our website: www.arrivealivecreativecontest.com or by becoming a fan on FaceBook.
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Posted on December 4, 2009 by Joe Bornstein

Maine Cracks Down On Drunk Driving During Holiday Season

The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety is supporting a statewide crackdown on impaired driving. The sustained holiday enforcement period runs from December 16th - January 3rd and will attempt to save lives during the holiday season.

Thirty-two local police departments, five county Sheriffs' offices, and the Maine State Police are participating in the campaign, as over $270,000 has been awarded to fund their enforcement efforts. Nationally, more than $7 million dollars will be spent to educate, raise awareness, and curb drinking and driving during the holiday season.

Roadblocks will be set up throughout the state, keeping close tabs on operators of motor vehicles, and ads on television and the radio will inform the general public about the dangers of drinking and driving. This is the second “Over the limit. Under Arrest.” campaign of the year, the previous held over Labor Day Weekend. Statistics show that impaired driving increases by 10 percent over holiday weekends.

Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has shown that more people are killed in crashes that involve alcohol-impaired drivers on weekends and at night, which is when the major winter holidays fall this year. In 2008, 58 percent of fatal accidents that took place on weekends or at night involved alcohol. On average, more than 16,000 people are killed annually from drunk drivers, with approximately 300,000 more injured.

At the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, we see firsthand the effects of drinking and driving accidents on a regular basis. The end results do not end happily ever after. Therefore, we ask our fellow Mainers to stay safe and Arrive Alive this holiday season. Doing so will not only save lives, but also help bring a happy holiday to you and your loved ones. Not to mention a Happy New Year.

For more information on the upcoming “Over the Limit. Under Arrest.” campaign, please visit:
http://www.stopimpaireddriving.org/.
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Posted on March 20, 2009 by Joe Bornstein

High School Seniors Arrive Alive With Joe Bornstein

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is pleased to announce the continuation of its high school scholarship program with our fifth annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest.  The contest is open to graduating seniors who wish to send a message to their peers to “arrive alive” and not drink and drive.

High school seniors can enter by submitting an essay, poem, video, song, public service announcement, t-shirt design, board game, drawings and more. The more creative, the better. 

First prize winners receive a new laptop of their choice, while second prize winners get an iPod and all entrants receive a special gift bag from our law firm. 

In the past four years the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein has given away over $15,000 in prizes to graduating seniors in the attempt to raise awareness on the dangers of drinking and driving. 

A complete set of rules and all past winning entries can be viewed online at our website: www.arrivealivewithme.com. 

The deadline for the contest is Friday May 1st, 2009.

Each year, communities across Maine and America are devastated by drunk driving accidents. We urge you to help send the message to teenagers to stay safe and arrive alive, and hope that you will encourage your high school to participate in this year’s Arrive Alive Creative Contest. 

For more information on Joe Bornstein’s Arrive Alive Creative Contest please visit: www.arrivealivewithme.com.
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